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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.90, 342.84 and 170.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.90, 342.84 and 170.85 is: 255.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.90 : 342.84 = 170.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.90/342.84 = 170.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.90x = 342.84 × 170.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.90x = 58,574.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,574.21/228.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.89

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